INTERNSHIPS

The Women Political Leaders Global Forum (WPL) is always on the lookout for talented and motivated interns for its Brussels Office. WPL internships generally last four to six months and are part of university or graduate coursework. An internship agreement from the student’s school must be provided.

Profile

In the process of or having completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in French is desired and other major international languages are an advantage.

Knowledge of EU institutions, current affairs and international relations.

Ability to use IT tools and softwares such as the Microsoft Package (Word, Excel, Outlook…). Knowledge of Salesforce is desirable.

Excellent writing skills.

Overall, successful candidates should seek to demonstrate

Proactivity – a ‘doer’ capable of driving projects in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with shifting priorities and occasional heavy workloads.

A firm commitment to female leadership.

Ability to work effectively as a team member of a multicultural and multilingual team.

Tasks & responsibilities

Support to project and event management: research, drafting invitations and briefings, logistical planning.